Willis, Susan Elaine

d. July 17, 2009

Susan Childers Willis age 55, of Springfield formerly of Virden passed away on July 10, 2009 at St. John’s Hospital.

Survived by:Mother : Norma Jean Jenkins of Springfield
Son : Ben (Christi) Webb of McFarland, KS
Daughter – Missy Childers of Springfield
Step-daughter : Cindy (Delon) Dukett of Dawson

Brothers or sisters – Rhonda Jenkins of Springfield
David Jenkins of Auburn
Deanne (Dave) Smith of Springfield
Lori (Rick) Pennington of Sherman
Brett (Chris) Jenkins of Springfield
Five Grandchildren
Several Nieces & Nephews

Ms. Willis was born June 28, 1954 in Springfield the daughter of Ernest and Norma Jean Bollinger Jenkins.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Susan graduated from Springfield High School in 1972.

Memorial Service will be held on Friday July 17, 2009 at 10:00 AM at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens.

In lieu of flowers memorials to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Condolences

Anne Kuchar

Posted July 15th, 2009 at 6:08 am

I was shocked and sadden of the news of Susan. I remember her as quick to smile and laugh. Ben, Missy & Cindy I know you will miss your Mom. I wish you quiet strength and peacefull healing. God bless you both. My deepest sympathies. Anne Kuchar
Sharon VanDyke

Posted July 15th, 2009 at 7:38 am

Missy & Ben/ I am so shocked at the loss of Sue, I met you both when she and I worked at Sunscript Pharmacy, in Riverton. We hung out a lot, She was so much fun, I lost track of her not long after she moved on Keys Ave. I`ve been looking all over for her. I`m going to try to be there Fri., but I can`t get there, please know that I am thinking of you both. Sue was a special friend to me, and I will never forget her. Please contact me at 217-3816879, or at sharonvandyke9@att.net. God Bless you both/One Day At A Time Sharon VanDyke
Jay Skube

Posted July 15th, 2009 at 9:20 am

Aunt Susie, I can’t begin to tell you how much I will miss you. I’m so grateful for having such a wonderful Aunt and friend. You have left behind a wonderful legacy in your children, and they show the same big heart and passion for life that you had. I love you so much and I know that I’ll see you again. – Your Jaybird

Ben, Missy, and Cindy, I love you guys so much. You guys were always like the siblings I never had and I’m so blessed to have you in my life. Your mother was a strong, beautiful, sweet, and big hearted woman. Her character shows so much through you. A mother’s mark is left on the world through her children and I know that she is looking down on you with great pride. You are her masterpieces. – Your cousin Jay
Wayne E. Childers

Posted July 15th, 2009 at 6:40 pm

Missy, Ben, Cindy and the Jenkins family: I remember Sue riding on the motorcycle I had shortly after the first time we met. We met at a dance at the union hall. Things fell together and we were married and loved each other dearly. Ben (a great young man) and Cindy (a beautiful young girl) were our pride and joy. Well, guess what? Along came another sweet bundle of joy (Missy) into our lives. We loved all of you and always will. These are only some of the memories of mine that I hold dearly. We had a great time and life together. I will always love Sue as herself, for her joy, giving and laughter. I will keep her in my prayers as I do all of you. We will all meet again so keep your faith in God and live life to its fullest extent. She will now watch us as the angel she always was. Love, DAD
Jenny Horn

Posted July 15th, 2009 at 7:15 pm

Sue, Im going to miss you so much I loved to listen to you sing and you had such a beautifull heart! To Missy, Cindy and Ben she was always beaming with pride and love anytime she said your names. I know she is your guardian angel.
Anna Joslin

Posted July 15th, 2009 at 7:44 pm

Dear Cindy and Missy, I am sorry to hear about your Mother. I didn’t her but I know her daughters especially Cindy who is a wonderfull person and a very good mother. This means she must been a good woman. I believe that one day God will remember her. love Anna
Kathy Welker

Posted July 15th, 2009 at 7:49 pm

I saw the obit today about Susan and my prayers are with everyone. It has been years (too many) since I have seen any of the Jenkins family and you may remember me more by the last name of Gassdorf. I wanted to express my sorrow for your loss of Susan. She was always so much fun and the best big sister anyone could ask for. Growing up on Calhoun was so much fun with Sue and Rhonda. I reminisce frequently of those days and laugh at the mischief we got ourselves into. I loved spending the night at your house. It was like my second home. I will always cherish those days. I wish you all comfort and peace in knowing the angels are rejoicing with Susan coming home. God Bless Everyone, Kathy… Rhonda…do you remember our nickname that Dave Reynolds gave us? ‘The Calhoun Street Gang”….that is too funny.
Janet(Williams)

Posted July 16th, 2009 at 5:14 am

Was really sad to hear about Sue. Remember her from when I was a kid, always a very nice person. My prayers are with the family!! mjlda_m@yahoo.com Janet(Williams)Munkvold
Perry&ArlineWilliams

Posted July 16th, 2009 at 6:50 am

Arline and I were saddened to hear of Susan’s passing away. We have many happy memories of the Jenkins family when we were neighbors living in Springfield, our thoughts and prayers are with Jenkins family.

Perry & Arline Williams.
Kat and Ryan Heston

Posted July 16th, 2009 at 3:32 pm

Ben, Christi, and family, Ryan and I just wanted to leave a short note to let you know we’re thinking of you and keeping you and your loved ones in our prayers. With deepest sympathy, Kat and Ryan Heston

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